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asm_dv said:
For first time SSN applicant they have to make an appointment. So ask the social security local office ask to talk to a supervisor.
DO NOT SENT YOUR GC by mail unless you confirm that you can't get an appointment.

I already have SSN, so I just need to get a new card to be reissued without the DHS restriction note. For that I need to send copies of my GC, Passport and SS-5 application. However, due to covid anyone who already has SSN are not in a rush to get the reissued SSN card.

My wife is applying for SSN first time, so the local SSA office actually made an appointment for her after talking to her over the phone. So they said she can take my original GC with her and other documents and submit it there and they will verify it and return the GC to her. Depends on the local office I guess.

Call your local SSA office if it is your first time applying for SSN. This is something they have to verify face-to-face so they will setup an appointment but it will be a long wait. My wife got appointment almost a month from now.
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Hello,
Can you mail copies of your documents to your local office? I thought what is needed is either original documents via mail, or an actual appointment (which is tricky right now due to Covid).

Edit: I am in the same situation as yours, I already an SSN card, I just want to update it.
 
Pascale_20EU36k said:
Hello,
Can you mail copies of your documents to your local office? I thought what is needed is either original documents via mail, or an actual appointment (which is tricky right now due to Covid).

Edit: I am in the same situation as yours, I already an SSN card, I just want to update it.
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They actually said to mail it(with a return envelope) but as my wife has an appointment so later they said she can bring my paperwork with her and they will verify and give it to her back right there and later they will send me my new SSN card. They will make copies of the GC and passport and take the SS-5.

At the same time, even the officer said unless it is really urgent no need to rush for a reissued SSN card as they also don't advise to send such sensitive original documents by mail (passport, GC and SSN card). If you have an ssn already then any place that needs to see your eligibility will only need to see the GC along with your current SSN.
 
asm_dv said:
They actually said to mail it(with a return envelope) but as my wife has an appointment so later they said she can bring my paperwork with her and they will verify and give it to her back right there and later they will send me my new SSN card. They will make copies of the GC and passport and take the SS-5.

At the same time, even the officer said unless it is really urgent no need to rush for a reissued SSN card as they also don't advise to send such sensitive original documents by mail (passport, GC and SSN card). If you have an ssn already then any place that needs to see your eligibility will only need to see the GC along with your current SSN.
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Understood :)
I guess I can wait until the situation gets back to normal (which might take a while, but still). Then I will request an appointment.

Thanks for your reply!
 
Hi @Sm1smom I got a response in my email from USCIS regarding my re-send request of my card as:

On 08/20/2020, USCIS created a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) for you and mailed it to the address we had on file at that time, but the post office returned it to us. Recently, you called to tell us that you did not receive it. As a courtesy, we have requested that your Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) be mailed again to the address we have on file for you. Please allow 120 days from the date of this letter before contacting us again on this matter.

They are saying 120 days damn. Please suggest what should I do next ? I verified the address and it is correct. Please let me know.
 
bbhattarai said:
Hi @Sm1smom I got a response in my email from USCIS regarding my re-send request of my card as:

On 08/20/2020, USCIS created a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) for you and mailed it to the address we had on file at that time, but the post office returned it to us. Recently, you called to tell us that you did not receive it. As a courtesy, we have requested that your Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) be mailed again to the address we have on file for you. Please allow 120 days from the date of this letter before contacting us again on this matter.

They are saying 120 days damn. Please suggest what should I do next ? I verified the address and it is correct. Please let me know.
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Give it about a week. If there's no further status update online about the card having been mailed back to you, I suggest you call at that point, speak with a tier 2 person and request an INFOPASS to enable you visit the FO and get an I-551 (temporary GC) stamp on your passport which can serve as evidence of your LPR status. You may need to please for this INFOPASS by indicating you have an upcoming trip or you're having problems convincing prospective employers of your new LPR status.

That is an interim solution, I know, but at least you'll have some evidence of your new LPR status pending the GC arrival, which I'm certain will not take that long when it actually gets mailed back to you. You can thank/blame the post office for what you're going through right now, and not USCIS by the way.
 
Huzzah900 said:
Hello everyone, looks like this will be my last update for the timeline.
- oct 1st card was picked up by usps with the tracking number. (System updates)
- from the looks of it I'll receive the card and approval letter later afternoon.
I would like to thank everyone on this forum what a journey 2020 wish everyone all the best . Speacialy ppl who made this avaliable anyone I interacted with helping to gather info and organizers . Brisimon who referred me to here.
Cpl last questions 1- as you know about my other case the officer at the interview told me it will be automatically withdrawn when they find out you got approval for another case but it's not bad to send a request yourself. What you think and if so how to do it?
2-My other concern I have no valid passport and am still afraid to contact my embassy about a renewal but if I did since now I know I can stay here with ease will it affect my status here since I have/had a pending asylum case.
3- will it be possible to apply for travel document in my situation . If so before/after I withdraw my case.
Thanks again
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1. My recommendation to others in similar situation has always been to send in a withdrawal notice to the asylum office in charge of the asylum case, as against waiting for the USCIS to reconcile your files and eventually deny the asylum application - they will not automatically withdraw the asylum application by the way, they will cancel it and this might take a while for them to do). One of the advantage of formally withdrawing the asylum application is to ensure you don't get subjected to secondary inspection every now and then when you return to the US following an international trip. Go on record as having withdrawn the asylum application yourself.

2. No problem contacting your home embassy for passport renewal (at least as far as the US government is concerned) - your new LPR status is not asylum base.

3. You'll need to convince the USCIS you're stateless and unable to get a new passport from your home country.
 
Sm1smom said:
Give it about a week. If there's no further status update online about the card having been mailed back to you, I suggest you call at that point, speak with a tier 2 person and request an INFOPASS to enable you visit the FO and get an I-551 (temporary GC) stamp on your passport which can serve as evidence of your LPR status. You may need to please for this INFOPASS by indicating you have an upcoming trip or you're having problems convincing prospective employers of your new LPR status.

That is an interim solution, I know, but at least you'll have some evidence of your new LPR status pending the GC arrival, which I'm certain will not take that long when it actually gets mailed back to you. You can thank/blame the post office for what you're going through right now, and not USCIS by the way.
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ya USPS messed it up I guess all day . The only bad I did was should have asked about tracking number when they did not update status but as I was following everyone here were revceiving GC in 3-4 days without any tracking info or so. I tried to ask for INFOPASS but tier 2 said right now they cannot give me. But will wait for about a week and see if I can get a chance to speak to tier 2 so that I can try for INFOPASS appointment.
 
Sm1smom said:
1. My recommendation to others in similar situation has always been to send in a withdrawal notice to the asylum office in charge of the asylum case, as against waiting for the USCIS to reconcile your files and eventually deny the asylum application - they will not automatically withdraw the asylum application by the way, they will cancel it and this might take a while for them to do). One of the advantage of formally withdrawing the asylum application is to ensure you don't get subjected to secondary inspection every now and then when you return to the US following an international trip. Go on record as having withdrawn the asylum application yourself.

2. No problem contacting your home embassy for passport renewal (at least as far as the US government is concerned) - your new LPR status is not asylum base.

3. You'll need to convince the USCIS you're stateless and unable to get a new passport from your home country.
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Thanks mom really appreciate your reply and yeah make total sense I'll do as you said .
 
I was wondering if there is a spreadsheet that guides DV2021 selectees with their CP process just like the AOS spreadsheet?

One of my friend won the DV 2021 and has to do CP (if embassies ever open), so wanted send her the forum link for that.
 
asm_dv said:
I was wondering if there is a spreadsheet that guides DV2021 selectees with their CP process just like the AOS spreadsheet?

One of my friend won the DV 2021 and has to do CP (if embassies ever open), so wanted send her the forum link for that.
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The selectee links from the selection letter provide a clear and thorough explanation for CP. she just needs to follow those and read properly, including following any links on those pages.
 
Hey Everyone!

I received my GC about a month ago but haven't yet had the time to come on and write. It honestly was the most anti-climatic feeling after what we've been through this year. I would like to thank @Sm1smom for her patience and dedication to all of us here. To the haters, ya'll can back off, this mother is AMAZING and I don't think a lot of us over the years would not have been able to complete this process without her guidance. Thanks again mom for your help and support throughout the whole process!
 
ShazzA said:
Hey Everyone!

I received my GC about a month ago but haven't yet had the time to come on and write. It honestly was the most anti-climatic feeling after what we've been through this year. I would like to thank @Sm1smom for her patience and dedication to all of us here. To the haters, ya'll can back off, this mother is AMAZING and I don't think a lot of us over the years would not have been able to complete this process without her guidance. Thanks again mom for your help and support throughout the whole process!
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lol - congratulations and thanks for the shoutout!:)
 
Ahmedaboesawy2020 said:
Hello SM1SMOM I have a question, I know people who get GC from asylum can get travel document to use instead of passport
Is there a way for who got GC from DV lottery to get travel document like this one ?
Thank you
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AFAIK, the US government does not issue travel documents in place of an applicable international passport to a LPR who did not obtain that status via asylum. Maybe an exception may be possible if you can convince USCIS you’re deemed stateless.
 
Ahmedaboesawy2020 said:
Hello SM1SMOM I have a question, I know people who get GC from asylum can get travel document to use instead of passport
Is there a way for who got GC from DV lottery to get travel document like this one ?
Thank you
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Sm1smom said:
AFAIK, the US government does not issue travel documents in place of an applicable international passport to a LPR who did not obtain that status via asylum. Maybe an exception may be possible if you can convince USCIS you’re deemed stateless.
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i don’t think you can get a RTD if you didn’t adjust based on asylum, but apparently some countries will treat a re-entry permit as an acceptable travel document, and a re-entry permit is available to any green card holder. So this may be an option, but of course you’d need to check if it is acceptable for where you want to go. From the uscis info sheet,
You may also want to get a reentry permit if you plan on traveling outside the United States and cannot or do not wish to get a passport from your home country. Many countries throughout the world may allow you to use a reentry permit much like you would use a passport—placing necessary visas and entry and exit stamps in the permit—so you may use it as your main travel document. Be sure to check with any country you plan to visit about specific requirements before you travel.
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/B5en.pdf
 
SusieQQQ said:
i don’t think you can get a RTD if you didn’t adjust based on asylum, but apparently some countries will treat a re-entry permit as an acceptable travel document, and a re-entry permit is available to any green card holder. So this may be an option, but of course you’d need to check if it is acceptable for where you want to go. From the uscis info sheet,
You may also want to get a reentry permit if you plan on traveling outside the United States and cannot or do not wish to get a passport from your home country. Many countries throughout the world may allow you to use a reentry permit much like you would use a passport—placing necessary visas and entry and exit stamps in the permit—so you may use it as your main travel document. Be sure to check with any country you plan to visit about specific requirements before you travel.
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/B5en.pdf
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SusieQQQ thank you so much, this is so valuable information
 
SusieQQQ said:
i don’t think you can get a RTD if you didn’t adjust based on asylum, but apparently some countries will treat a re-entry permit as an acceptable travel document, and a re-entry permit is available to any green card holder. So this may be an option, but of course you’d need to check if it is acceptable for where you want to go. From the uscis info sheet,
You may also want to get a reentry permit if you plan on traveling outside the United States and cannot or do not wish to get a passport from your home country. Many countries throughout the world may allow you to use a reentry permit much like you would use a passport—placing necessary visas and entry and exit stamps in the permit—so you may use it as your main travel document. Be sure to check with any country you plan to visit about specific requirements before you travel.
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/B5en.pdf
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Considering anyone submitting an I-131 is required to indicate if they’re applying for a re-entry permit or a travel document (and since the travel document is refugee based), OP selectees re-entry permit and then presents it as a travel document? I don’t think that is the intent behind applying for or being issued with a re-entry permit.
 
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